The way to plan the family is natural family planning not contraception. In destroying the power of giving life, through contraception, a husband or wife is doing something to self, and so it destroys the gift of life in him or her
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Unless we believe and see Jesus in the appearance of bread on the altar, we will not be able to see him in the distressing disguise of the poor.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith is essential to recognizing the divine in everyday life and the suffering of others.
This quote by Mother Teresa emphasizes the importance of faith in perceiving the presence of Jesus, not only in the sacrament of the Eucharist but also in the marginalized and poor around us. It suggests that a lack of belief may blind us to the sacredness of humanity and to the needs of those who are suffering, encouraging us to actively engage with and support the needy as a manifestation of our faith.
Themes
FaithJesusPovertyServiceBelief
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon on social justice issues, this quote could be used to inspire parishioners to volunteer at local shelters.
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